Francis Joseph O'Keeffe
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| Personal Information | |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 23 Jul 1905 |
| Place of Birth | West Perth, Western Australia |
| Death | 16 Oct 1964, aged 59 |
| Place of Death | Busselton, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 37 years old |
| Description |
5'10" (1.78m) tall ; 147lbs 66.678 kg ; ruddy complexion ; blue eyes ; dark brown hair |
| Occupation | Forestry worker |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Gleneagle, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Wife , Mrs. Grace Florence O'Keeffe |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | W93461 |
| Date of Enlistment | 16 Jul 1942 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Unit/Formation | 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion |
| Post War Details | |
| Fate | Remained in Australia |
Pre War
Francis had undertaken 3 months of militia artillery training during 1932. During 1933 Francis had married Grace Florence Lowen (1905 - 1993) in Perth. Grace died on 19 Mar 1993, aged 87.
Electoral Roll entries: 1936 - 1937 at Forest Department Gleneagle, Karragullen, surveyor;
War Service
Enlisted in the Volunteer Defence Corps on 10 May 1942 and was allocated to the 12th (Jarrah) VDC Battalion where on 29 Nov 1942 he was promoted Sergeant in the Intelligence Section. On 7 Feb 194 his Army number was changed from W85201 to W93461. On 21 Apr 1944 he was discharged at Pinjarra on his own request.
Post War
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